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after-market After Hours: 429.98 0.46 +0.11%
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Caterpillar Inc Stock (CAT) Forecast

The Caterpillar Inc (CAT) stock price forecast for the next 30 days is generally negative, with an average analyst price target of $394.63, representing a -8.12% decrease from the current price of $429.52. The highest analyst price target is $401.03, and the lowest is $388.23.

Note: Our forecast model does not currently account for dividend and stock split events. This means that our forecast may not be accurate for stocks that have recently experienced either of these events.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is not intended to be financial advice. It is for general information only and should not be used to make any investment decisions. Please consult with a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
12-Month CAT Price Target
Average 477.18 (+11.10% Upside)
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Is Caterpillar Inc (CAT) A Buy Now?

Oscillators
Name Value Action
RSI(14) 77.46 Sell
STOCH(9,6) 85.30 Sell
STOCHRSI(14) 81.83 Sell
MACD(12,26) 15.11 Buy
ADX(14) 49.65 Buy
William %R -1.5213 Sell
CCI(14) 80.90 Neutral
Buy: 2 Sell: 4 Neutral: 1
Summary: Sell
Moving Averages
Period Simple Exponential
MA10
414.54
Buy
415.25
Buy
MA20
404.18
Buy
403.83
Buy
MA50
374.36
Buy
379.72
Buy
MA100
346.93
Buy
364.87
Buy
MA200
363.04
Buy
357.58
Buy
Buy: 10 Sell: 0 Neutral: 0
Summary: Buy
According to our latest analysis, CAT could be considered a Strong Buy, with 17 technical analysis indicators signaling 12 Buy signals, 4 signaling Sell signals and 1 Neutral signals. This might be a good time to open fresh positions on CAT, as trading bullish markets is always a lot easier
  1. RSI (Relative Strength Index): The RSI(14) value of 77.46 indicates that CAT is overbought. This suggests that CAT price has experienced a significant increase over a specified lookback period, potentially leading to a correction.
  2. STOCH (Stochastic Oscillator): The STOCH value of 85.3 indicates that CAT is oversold. This means that CAT price is at or near the highest level over a specified lookback period.
  3. STOCHRSI (Stochastic Relative Strength Index): The STOCHRSI value of 81.83 indicates that CAT is oversold. This suggests that CAT price is at or near the highest level relative to its recent price history.
  4. ADX (Average Directional Index): The ADX value of The ADX value of 49.65 suggests a moderate trend in the market. It indicates that there is more conviction behind the directional movement compared to lower ADX values. You should consider this as a potential opportunity to enter trades in the direction of the trend.
  5. CCI (Commodity Channel Index): A CCI(14) value of A CCI(14) value of 80.9 indicates that CAT is still overbought but not to an extreme extent.

Long-term CAT price forecast for 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040, 2045 and 2050

Based on our analysis about Caterpillar Inc financial reports and earnings history, Caterpillar Inc (CAT) stock could reach $539.94 by 2030, $1,546.66 by 2040 and $2,082.94 by 2050. See the projected annual prices until 2050 of the Caterpillar Inc stock below:

  • Caterpillar Inc (CAT) is expected to reach an average price of $1,199.36 in 2035, with a high prediction of $1,204.90 and a low estimate of $1,167.46. This indicates an $179.23% rise from the last recorded price of $429.52.
  • Caterpillar Inc (CAT) stock is projected to chart a bullish course in 2040, with an average price target of $1,540.95, representing an $258.76% surge from its current level. The forecast ranges from a conservative $1,521.75 to a sky-high $1,546.66.
  • Our analysts predict Caterpillar Inc (CAT) to jump 319.88% by 2045, soaring from $1,779.33 to an average price of $1,803.45, potentially reaching $1,806.88. While $1,779.33 is the low estimate, the potential upside is significant.
  • Caterpillar Inc (CAT) stock is expected to climb by 2050, reaching an average of $2,082.07, a $384.74% jump from its current level. However, a wide range of estimates exists, with high and low targets of $2,082.94 and $2,029.27, respectively, highlighting the market's uncertainty.

Caterpillar Inc Stock (CAT) Year by Year Forecast

Caterpillar Inc Stock (CAT) Price Forecast for 2025

Caterpillar Inc Stock (CAT) is expected to reach an average price of $398.36 in 2025, with a high prediction of $459.44 and a low estimate of $337.29. This indicates an -7.25% fall from the last recorded price of $429.52.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
August, 2025 $398.61 $388.23 $401.03 -7.20%
September, 2025 $410.19 $400.43 $414.73 -4.50%
October, 2025 $428.29 $411.40 $431.08 -0.29%
November, 2025 $433.18 $425.72 $438.21 +0.85%
December, 2025 $446.34 $428.82 $459.44 +3.92%

Caterpillar Inc Stock (CAT) Price Forecast for 2026

The predicted value for Caterpillar Inc (CAT) in 2026 is set at an average of $507.82. Estimates vary from a peak of $570.15 to a trough of $445.49, indicating an +18.23% surge from the present price of $429.52.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2026 $468.45 $445.49 $471.69 +9.06%
February, 2026 $478.22 $466.84 $480.85 +11.34%
March, 2026 $496.34 $474.71 $501.85 +15.56%
April, 2026 $516.87 $483.09 $518.32 +20.34%
May, 2026 $536.23 $517.23 $548.79 +24.84%
June, 2026 $545.91 $528.08 $551.84 +27.10%
July, 2026 $562.58 $541.47 $566.13 +30.98%
August, 2026 $545.20 $544.53 $570.15 +26.93%
September, 2026 $547.11 $531.04 $548.50 +27.38%
October, 2026 $542.19 $530.99 $549.78 +26.23%
November, 2026 $548.86 $539.12 $558.64 +27.78%
December, 2026 $535.03 $529.12 $551.98 +24.56%

Caterpillar Inc Stock (CAT) Price Forecast for 2027

For 2027, Stockscan's Analyst expects the average price target for Caterpillar Inc (CAT) is $576.08, with a high forecast of $619.11 and a low forecast of $533.05. This indicates an +34.12% increase from the last price of $429.52.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2027 $547.97 $533.05 $552.51 +27.58%
February, 2027 $551.92 $544.29 $566.91 +28.50%
March, 2027 $558.04 $545.10 $564.90 +29.92%
April, 2027 $589.76 $550.76 $590.46 +37.31%
May, 2027 $563.38 $558.61 $592.29 +31.16%
June, 2027 $565.82 $547.75 $572.76 +31.73%
July, 2027 $597.13 $564.82 $600.32 +39.02%
August, 2027 $594.76 $589.93 $616.36 +38.47%
September, 2027 $600.79 $576.65 $603.82 +39.87%
October, 2027 $580.44 $578.67 $619.11 +35.14%
November, 2027 $571.05 $561.24 $587.25 +32.95%
December, 2027 $593.98 $560.07 $594.55 +38.29%

Caterpillar Inc Stock (CAT) Price Forecast for 2028

In 2028, Caterpillar Inc (CAT) is projected to reach an average price of $632.97, with a high projection of $699.91 and a low estimate of $566.04. This indicates an +47.37% rise from the last price of $429.52.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2028 $582.12 $581.14 $599.58 +35.53%
February, 2028 $569.52 $566.04 $596.06 +32.59%
March, 2028 $627.09 $572.52 $629.49 +46.00%
April, 2028 $650.48 $623.02 $654.41 +51.44%
May, 2028 $659.83 $643.45 $661.87 +53.62%
June, 2028 $673.83 $658.24 $684.62 +56.88%
July, 2028 $675.94 $669.03 $691.19 +57.37%
August, 2028 $660.46 $659.25 $689.15 +53.77%
September, 2028 $646.77 $645.92 $671.45 +50.58%
October, 2028 $656.85 $644.76 $667.18 +52.93%
November, 2028 $673.57 $650.72 $674.72 +56.82%
December, 2028 $697.14 $668.73 $699.91 +62.31%

Caterpillar Inc Stock (CAT) Price Forecast for 2029

The 2029 price forecast for Caterpillar Inc Stock (CAT) is $704.88 on average, with a high prediction of $881.87 and a low estimate of $527.88. This represents an +64.11% increase from the previous price of $429.52.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2029 $721.45 $690.97 $721.49 +67.97%
February, 2029 $732.99 $727.82 $751.20 +70.65%
March, 2029 $743.73 $734.51 $752.96 +73.15%
April, 2029 $736.67 $725.97 $752.22 +71.51%
May, 2029 $713.60 $695.61 $745.33 +66.14%
June, 2029 $734.83 $713.84 $735.51 +71.08%
July, 2029 $777.89 $731.53 $781.42 +81.11%
August, 2029 $787.72 $762.28 $793.16 +83.40%
September, 2029 $815.44 $790.39 $824.36 +89.85%
October, 2029 $854.86 $814.85 $862.27 +99.03%
November, 2029 $855.56 $852.82 $881.87 +99.19%
December, 2029 $531.05 $527.88 $870.11 +23.64%

Caterpillar Inc Stock (CAT) Price Forecast for 2030

Caterpillar Inc Stock (CAT) is expected to reach an average price of $579.02 in 2030, with a high forecast of $633.32 and a low forecast of $524.72. This signifies an +34.81% surge from the last price of $429.52.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2030 $537.70 $524.72 $539.94 +25.19%
February, 2030 $556.63 $537.91 $556.73 +29.59%
March, 2030 $551.53 $550.47 $561.33 +28.41%
April, 2030 $554.18 $545.06 $555.81 +29.02%
May, 2030 $571.95 $552.72 $575.46 +33.16%
June, 2030 $593.69 $564.94 $593.90 +38.22%
July, 2030 $608.07 $592.38 $610.65 +41.57%
August, 2030 $619.62 $607.01 $620.90 +44.26%
September, 2030 $626.91 $621.47 $629.47 +45.96%
October, 2030 $628.80 $617.66 $633.32 +46.40%
November, 2030 $595.38 $587.08 $632.96 +38.61%
December, 2030 $621.38 $590.15 $626.35 +44.67%
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